Eliminated

When Dusty Baker does leave Chicago, one hopes that Lloyd McClendon will not interview for the job. The picture below was only possible because of McClendon's stupidity. There is no way that Derrek Lee should have been allowed to even wave his bat at a pitch.

As we watched the game, I said to my five-year old, "Watch this. Bunt. Then Derrek will be walked. Then Burnitz will either ground into a double play or strike out. Then Ramirez will strike out."

McClendon may not have his job for long because Pittsburgh ownership is unwilling to spend dollars on payroll (despite fleecing the taxpayers for a new stadium). That lack of payroll translates into losses.

But payroll can't cover brain cramps.